Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicants' failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need for the specific location and the significant negative visual impact the dwelling would have on a designated Visually Sensitive Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to satisfy the Planning Authority that they have a genuine rural-generated housing need in accordance with Objective KCDP 5-15, noting they already own a dwelling in Kilcummin.
- The proposed development is located in a designated Visually Sensitive Area and would be unduly obtrusive on the landscape, failing to integrate into the prominent hillside location.
- The proposal would interfere with the character of the landscape and contravene Objective KCDP 11-78, making it contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-15KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a 173.8sqm single-storey dwelling and septic tank system at Ballintermon, Annascaul, Co. Kerry, on a prominent hillside site approximately 2km east of Annascaul village. The site is situated within a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence' and a 'Visually Sensitive Area' as defined by the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028. The local authority refused the application because the applicants did not demonstrate a functional or social need to live in this specific...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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